LeoVegas Group Joins The European Gaming And Betting Association
16.12.2024
EGBA welcomes LeoVegas Group as the latest addition to its growing membership.
Brussels / Stockholm, 16 December 2024 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes LeoVegas Group, one of Europe’s leading online gambling operators, as its newest member. The partnership strengthens EGBA’s position as the leading voice for Europe’s online gambling sector and comes at an important time when the European Commission considers new legislation affecting digital sectors.
LeoVegas Group’s membership of EGBA demonstrates its commitment to advancing industry cooperation and standards, and will also strengthen EGBA’s representation in countries where the company has a strong presence, including the Nordics. LeoVegas Group will now begin contributing in EGBA’s working groups and to the association’s initiatives on responsible advertising, safer gambling, and the implementation of EU anti-money laundering rules.
Carl Brincat, Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs at LeoVegas Group, commented on the membership: “As a company committed to safer gambling and technological innovation, we look forward to contributing our expertise to EGBA’s important work. This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision of leading the way towards a sustainable and well-regulated gambling industry in Europe.”
“We’re delighted to welcome LeoVegas Group to EGBA’s membership and pleased to close the year with another new member,” said Maarten Haijer, Secretary General of EGBA. “As a leader in our industry and with strong Nordic market presence, LeoVegas Group brings valuable expertise to our association and will enhance our collective efforts to promote a well-regulated and sustainable gambling sector in Europe. We look forward to working closely with our new colleagues on our shared commitment to high industry standards.”
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About LeoVegas Group
LeoVegas Group is a leading international igaming company with a clear vision to create the world’s greatest igaming experience. The Group offers online casino, live casino, and sports betting via 9 brands in 10 jurisdictions. The Group continues to grow rapidly, currently employing over 1,900 people in Europe, including at its headquarters in Stockholm and operations hub in Malta. As one of the most innovative companies in the industry, the Group also invests and develops other igaming companies through its investment arm, LeoVentures. In 2022, LeoVegas Group became a subsidiary of the global entertainment company MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM).
For more information, visit: www.leovegasgroup.com.
About EGBA
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is the Brussels-based trade association representing the leading online gambling operators established, licensed, and regulated within the EU, including bet365, Betsson, Entain, Evoke, Flutter, Kindred Group, LeoVegas, and Superbet, while Aircash and Sumsub are associate members. EGBA works together with national and EU authorities and other stakeholders towards a well-regulated and well-channelled online gambling market which provides a high level of consumer protection and takes account of the realities of the internet and online consumer demand.
EGBA members meet the highest regulatory standards and together possess 267 online gambling licenses to serve 32.5 million customers across 22 different European countries. They represent approximately one-third of Europe’s online gambling gross gaming revenue (GGR).
For more information, please contact:
| LeoVegas Group | EGBA | ||
| Daniel Valiollahi | Barry Magee | ||
| Director of Communications & Public Affairs | Senior Communications Manager | ||
| Email: daniel.valiollahi@leovegas.com | Email: barry.magee@egba.eu |
